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Spring Creek at Ft. Defiance State Park, Emmet County
Daniel Ruf
Turin Prairie, Monona County
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Nathan Houck
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JAN. 17, 2025
One family's childhood playground is now open to the public. Learn more about the 216-acre Mann Wetlands in Marshall County.
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DEC. 19, 2024
You wake up on a chilly winter morning and look out the window to find the ground, your car and other surfaces covered in tiny, sparkling ice crystals. What you're noticing is frost — the frozen counterpart to dewdrops. Learn about the types of frost and how to make your own in this post!
DEC. 12, 2024
From the first gift to the forty-first, INHF's donors continue to see the value in giving.
DEC. 5, 2024
Ron and Barb Eckoff have spent 25 years restoring a remnant prairie and oak savanna in Warren County. Thanks to their hard work and generosity, it will soon be open to the public.
NOV. 21, 2024
As the leaves fall and the cold weather settles in, squirrels become more and more apparent — a perfect time to learn more about them. This time of year, these entertaining critters are busy fattening up and preparing for winter. Read these fun facts, explore some squirrel-themed books and then head outdoors to see some squirrels!
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Photo: Sylvan Runkel State Preserve by Nathan Houck
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